Chattogram, 27 November 2019: Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc awarded BAF Colour to 21 Squadron, 2 Field Unit and 2 Provost & Security Unit of BAF at Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque, Chattogram on Wednesday (27-11-2019).
On his arrival at BAF Base Zahurul Haque, Chief of Air Staff was cordially received by Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base Zahurul Haque, Air Commodore Muhammad Kamrul Islam, GUP, nswc, afwc, psc. During the colour Award Ceremony, Chief of Air Staff witnessed the parade at the parade ground of Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque. The parade was commanded by Group Captain Abu Zafar Mohammad HasanGD(P).
Chief of Air Staff took part in a special munajat offered for the preservation of Bangladesh Air Force Colour. While addressing to all, Chief of Air Staff recalled the valiant contribution of the members of Bangladesh Air Force during the liberation war. In his speech, the Chief of Air Staff paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and all the members of BAF for their relentless effort and sacrifice for which BAF is standing in its present form.
He mentioned that members of 21 Squadron, 2 Field Unit and 2 Provost & Security Unit have a glorious history of protecting sovereignty, Nation building and building up the Nation’s offensive capability in the air. He also urged upon everyone to extend their full effort to implement and materialize the Hon’ble PM’s “Vision-2041”. At last, he thanked the Base authority for a colorful parade and gorgeous representation of the Base.
Chief of Air Staff thanked all members of the Base for achieving prestigious BAF Colour and advised them to uphold the honour, dignity and pride of BAF Colour. Later, Chief of Air Staff signed a visitor’s book. Among others, Principal Staff Officers of BAF and other members of Bangladesh Air Force were present on the occasion.
Mentionable that, the Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque has been performing various duties at national and international arena with great reputation and efficiency. Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque has been a regular and important contributor to all these responsibilities. In addition to the usual routine activities, the Base has been ensuring Air Defence of south eastern part of Bangladesh, providing necessary support to army, navy and other forces, participating in disaster management and assisting civil administration.
As recognition, National Standard Award was handed over to Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque by Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina in 2014 for all these versatile contributions. In line with this, the said Squadron and Units of BAF were awarded with BAF colour as the recognition of their contributions to the implement “Forces Goal-2030”.
